Episode 2
Is SEO Dead? | The key differences between SEO and AEO
Is SEO dead? Discover how AI transforms search marketing. Buzz explains SEO vs AEO and how brands can win in the age of AI-driven answers.
Welcome to another episode of the Buzzworthy Marketing Podcast! In this episode, host Michael Buzinski —aka Buzz—dives headfirst into the hotly debated topic rocking marketers everywhere: is search engine optimization (SEO) dead in the age of AI-driven searches? Buzz shares his journey from the early days of keyword-stuffed web pages to pioneering Digital Engagement Optimization, and unpacks how today’s landscape is evolving with tools like ChatGPT and Google’s generative AI results. Get ready for a deep exploration of the differences between traditional SEO and the emerging practice of Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), why it’s more important than ever to understand user intent, and how the fundamentals of search marketing are being reshaped—not replaced—by artificial intelligence. If you’re wondering how to keep your brand on top as AI transforms search, you won’t want to miss Buzz’s actionable insights and his preview of next week’s game-changing AEO launch strategy.
00:00 Is Search Marketing Obsolete?
04:37 Navigating SEO to AEO Transition
09:49 “SEO vs AEO: Outcome Focus”
10:47 Understanding Search Intent Types
